Abagail vs Melah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abagail

Girl #5,943 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,943
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Abby, Abbie, Gail

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Popularity Comparison

Abagail Rank #5,943
Melah Rank #5,927

Melah is more popular, ranked #5927 vs #5943 for Abagail.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abagail ___

  • Abagail Grace
  • Abagail Rose
  • Abagail Mae
  • Abagail Jane
  • Abagail Lynn
  • Abagail Claire

Melah ___

  • Melah Rose
  • Melah Jane
  • Melah Claire
  • Melah Grace
  • Melah Faye
  • Melah Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abagail

Elijah Samuel Hannah Naomi Benjamin

If you choose Melah

Mila Luna Isla Eli Micah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abagail or Melah more popular?

Melah is more popular, ranked #5927 compared to Abagail at #5943 in the United States.

What do Abagail and Melah mean?

Abagail means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Melah means "salt" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abagail and Melah boy or girl names?

Abagail is primarily a girl name. Melah is primarily a girl name.

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